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Unlocking Emotional Intelligence Through Children's Literature

Deana Plaskon, author of the *Bella and the Emotion Explorers* series, highlights the profound significance of emotional intelligence in her work, particularly in her inaugural book, *Bella and Bird Explore Anger*.

Within our discussion, we explore the motivations that led Deana to embark on her literary journey, as well as the experiences that shaped her understanding of emotions.

The conversation reveals how the tumultuous backdrop of Hurricane Ian and her adoption of a therapy horse, Bella, intertwined to inspire her narrative. Deana articulates her aspiration to cultivate emotional…

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